Open Calls for Views
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Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill
The Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments (SPPA) Committee is seeking views on the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill. Those views will inform the Committee’s scrutiny. The Bill seeks to increase transparency, extend coverage and strengthen existing processes. The call for views will help the Committee understand if these aims are likely to be achieved. About this call for views The Member’s Bill was introduced by Katy Clark MSP on 2 June 2025. The...
Closes 22 October 2025
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Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill
The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee is seeking views on the Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill. The Bill seeks to restate and reform aspects of Contract law relating to contract formation and remedies for breach of contract. The aim is to produce rules that are as clear, certain and accessible as possible. Unusually, the Scottish Government already plans to make changes to the Bill at Stage 2 by introducing provisions on the law of retention – a...
Closes 2 November 2025
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Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
About the Bill The Freedom of Information system allows people to access information held by public authorities. This Bill will reform the Freedom of Information system. Changes introduced by the Bill include: requiring Scottish Ministers to consider proposals made by the Scottish Information Commissioner when deciding whether to make an order to make a public body subject to the system; creating a process for the Scottish Parliament to add a body to the system; removing...
Closes 6 November 2025
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Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill
The Economy and Fair Work Committee is seeking views on the Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill. Those views will inform the Committee’s scrutiny. The call for views and analysis aim to help the Committee understand if the Bill’s aims are likely to achieve their intended impact. About this call for views The Scottish Government introduced the Bill on 30 September 2025. The overarching policy objective of the Bill is to clarify that digital assets, as defined in the...
Closes 12 November 2025
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Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is seeking views on the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill. The Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament by the Scottish Government on 8 October 2025. The Bill comprises two parts: Part 1 of the Bill is intended to regulate the provision of certain non-surgical procedures. Part 2 of the Bill is unrelated to...
Closes 14 November 2025
Closed Calls for Views
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Prevention of Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
About the Bill The Bill is split into four main parts. Part 1 introduces notification requirements for domestic abuse offenders. This means that certain convicted offenders must provide certain information to the Police. They must also inform the Police about changes to their circumstances. For example, if they change address. This is similar to notification requirements for sex offenders and is intended to help with the monitoring of offenders. Part 2 requires consideration...
Closed 3 October 2025
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Draft Climate Change Plan Scrutiny 2025
The draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) is a strategy document which outlines how the Scottish Government intends to meet emissions reduction targets across all portfolio areas and sectors of the economy. The Climate Change Plan (CCP) is a statutory document required by the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 . It must set out the Scottish Government’s proposals and policies for meeting its statutory emissions reduction targets during the plan period i.e. it must explain how the...
Closed 19 September 2025
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Prevention of Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill
Pam Gosal MSP is proposing a new law to help prevent domestic abuse in Scotland. The Criminal Justice Committee is seeking views on the proposed new law called the Prevention of Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill. Those views will inform the Committee’s scrutiny. About the Bill In summary, the Bill would: Introduce notification requirements for certain people convicted of domestic abuse offences, as there are currently for registered sex offenders. People would...
Closed 15 September 2025
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Offshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 2025 (SSI 2025/240)
The Rural Affairs and Islands Committee is scrutinising the Offshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 2025 . The Committee agreed to issue a short call for views before formally considering the instrument in October 2025. About this call for views Following the Scottish Government’s public consultation with stakeholders, it laid the Offshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 2025 on 1 September 2025. ...
Closed 12 September 2025
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Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
About the Bill The Commissioner for Older People will promote and safeguard the rights and interests of older people in Scotland. The Bill defines “older people” as those who are aged 60 years old and over. The Commissioner will have various roles, including: Promoting awareness and understanding of the rights and interests of older people. Reviewing law, policy and practice relating to the rights and interests of older people. Undertaking...
Closed 12 September 2025